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Most breast cancer centers\/clinics have “Nursese Navigators” who will guide you through \u00a0finding the\u00a0doctors and services\u00a0you may need and will even help setup\u00a0appointments. The\u00a0<\/span>yes<\/span>\u00a0of appointments they will help get scheduled or provide contact info for you to use\u00a0<\/span>may include:<\/span><\/p>\n Additional diagnostic tests (e.g. MRI, additional biopsy, PT\/other scans)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Oncologist<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Breast Surgeon<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Plastic Surgeon<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Radiology Oncologist<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Oncology Physical Therapy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Mental Health Providers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Naturopaths\/Nutritionists<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”oncologist” open_toggle_text_color=”#E33292″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#E33292″ admin_label=”oncologist” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h1″ title_font=”|700||on|||||” title_text_align=”center” closed_title_font=”|||on|||||” background_enable_color=”off” title_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”breast surgeon” open_toggle_text_color=”#E33292″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#E33292″ admin_label=”breast surgeon” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h1″ title_font=”|700||on|||||” title_text_align=”center” closed_title_font=”|||on|||||” background_enable_color=”off” title_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u200b<\/span><\/span>That decision can be overwhleming\u00a0<\/span>because, if you are like Marci, you\u00a0may just want someone to tell you what you should do…\u00a0but remember that everything is your choice, every person is different, and\u00a0you should take the route you FEEL is best for\u00a0you\u00a0so, so… gather as much info as you can or want to help you decide.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Also – Marci\u00a0found it helpful to get a second\u00a0opinion from another surgeon as well as talk to other\u00a0cancer patients to understand how they determined their approach to surgery.\u00a0 Marci is happy to share her\u00a0approach with you as a piece of your information gathering.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Plastic surgeon” open_toggle_text_color=”#E33292″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#E33292″ admin_label=”Plastic surgeon” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h1″ title_font=”|700||on|||||” title_text_align=”center” closed_title_font=”|||on|||||” background_enable_color=”off” title_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n New\/Improved\u00a0<\/span>Boobs!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u200b<\/span><\/span>If you are having a mastectomy, there are several routes you can go for reconstruction if you choose to have reconstruction – there are pros and cons to each route so make sure to ask the surgeon to explain each option they feel is available to you in detail and again, make the decision that is best for you – talking to others who have had the same\u00a0<\/span>procedure<\/span>\u00a0if you want to help you decide:\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n Direct to Implant<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Expanders then Implant\u00a0<\/span>–\u00a0The nice thing about expanders is that you can decide the size you want your implants based on how full your expanders get, but if you can go direct to implant, that means less surgery for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Lat Muscle\u00a0<\/span>–\u00a0Use your lat muscle as your implant<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Stomach\u00a0Muscle\u00a0– User your stomach muscle as your implant<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \u00a0<\/span>If you get implants –\u00a0Make sure you are clear with your surgeon how big you want your implants to be and also talk about\u00a0smooth versus textured implants. \u00a0There have been some rare localized cancer\u00a0occurrences that have been linked to textured implants but they are very rare. Just make sure to talk to your surgeon about your options and decide what is the best choice for you.<\/span><\/p>\n \u200b<\/span><\/span>You can also\u00a0have a “fat transfer”\u00a0done to take fat from another part of your body to round out your breast area. This can be done either during your initial surgery or may need to be done as a follow-up porcedure\/surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”radiology oncologist” open_toggle_text_color=”#E33292″ open_toggle_background_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#E33292″ admin_label=”radiology oncologist” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h1″ title_font=”|700||on|||||” title_text_align=”center” closed_title_font=”|||on|||||” background_enable_color=”off” title_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Kill any remaining\u00a0<\/span>cancer cells<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”FOOTER” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#000000″ global_module=”301″ saved_tabs=”all” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row 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global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”cold capping” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700||on|||||” text_text_color=”#E33292″ text_font_size=”15px” header_text_color=”#E33292″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Places for help with monetary support” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700||on|||||” text_font_size=”15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”other great sites” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700||on|||||” text_font_size=”15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”dense breast links” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”1.5em” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|true” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#E33292″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n http:\/\/ www.areyoudense.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/ww5.komen.org\/Breastcancer\/Highbreastdensityonmammogram.html<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/mammogram\/in-depth\/dense-breast-tissue\/art-20123968<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/types\/breast\/breast-changes\/dense-breasts<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”cold capping links” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”1.5em” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|true” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#E33292″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n FDA clears expanded use of cooling cap to reduce hair loss during chemotherapy | FDA<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/penguincoldcaps.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n http:\/\/rapunzelproject.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.breastcancer.org\/tips\/hair_skin_nails\/cold-caps<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.coldcaptherapycolorado.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ 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